Junior Environmental Officer

Do you want to protect and improve the quality of the environment for healthier communities, ecological protection and economic prosperity, and act on climate change?

The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change- York/ Durham District Office is looking for a candidate who wants to work in the field and with the public as an environmental law enforcement officer

What can I expect to do in this role?

• Respond to inquiries from the media, elected officials, and the public.
• Interview complainants and owners of emissions sources to determine the validity and significance of the complaint.
• Analyze issues and evaluate options for dealing with simpler environmental problems.
• Review and assess routine technical and operational reports to ensure the appropriate steps are being taken to comply with Ontario's environmental legislation.
• Interact with demanding and confrontational clients and stakeholders.
• Collect evidence.
• Testify in court and hearings.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• Valid class G2 Ontario driver's license

Knowledge of Environmental Sciences:

• You have the technical knowledge to understand basic industrial and municipal pollution control, basic industrial processes, sewage disposal systems and waste management to identify pollution sources/situations.

• You can demonstrate knowledge of environmental sciences in order to carry out inspections and audits, and assess environmental impacts.

• You have knowledge of environmental sample collection in order to monitor regulatory compliance.

• You have knowledge of legislation such as the Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Pesticides Act and the regulations as they apply to industrial process and environmental management.

• You have proficiency with PCs and working knowledge of Windows-based applications, including word processing, spreadsheet and email software to enter corporate data or access environmental information. Some familiarity with geographical information systems (GIS) an asset

Problem Solving Skills

• You have problem solving and analytical skills to identify cause and source of simpler pollution problems.
• You have evaluative skills in considering the nature, extent, and seriousness of non-compliance with the law and recommending corrective actions.
• You have the evaluative skills to review routine submissions for acceptability and adherence to ministry legislation, policies, and objectives.
• You have the ability to carry out work independently and make on the spot decisions and recommend corrective actions.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You have demonstrated writing skills to produce clear, concise and grammatically correct written reports, memoranda and letters.
• You have sound oral communication skills to communicate regulatory requirements, explain findings and results, and actions required to ensure compliance with environmental legislation.
• You have good interpersonal skills for dealing with concerned and/or displeased clients, industrial representatives, the public and the ability to deal with a variety of diverse client groups

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 21, 2017 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.